Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze Seal Ring (No reserve price)
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Early Medieval bronze seal ring dating to the 6th–10th Century AD, in good condition, with a plain circular bezel and two rounded side knops, weighing 4.65 g and measuring 2.0 × 2.2 cm, acquired in Germany from a German private collection assembled in the 1970s and supplied with a CoA via email.
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Early Medieval Bronze Ring – 6th to 10th Century AD
A finely cast Early Medieval bronze ring dating to the 6th to 10th Century AD. The ring features a plain circular bezel framed by two rounded side knops, a characteristic form encountered throughout Early Medieval Europe. The smooth bezel may have originally served as a personal seal or remained intentionally undecorated, while the robust cast construction reflects the practical craftsmanship of the period.
Bronze rings of this type were worn as personal ornaments and symbols of status, and in some cases functioned as simple seal rings for marking wax or clay. The piece displays an attractive archaeological patina together with light traces of long-term burial, preserving the authentic character of the object.
Material: Bronze
Culture: Early Medieval European
Date: 6th to 10th Century AD
Dimensions: 2.0 × 2.2 cm
Weight: 4.65 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled in the 1970s.
All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
Early Medieval Bronze Ring – 6th to 10th Century AD
A finely cast Early Medieval bronze ring dating to the 6th to 10th Century AD. The ring features a plain circular bezel framed by two rounded side knops, a characteristic form encountered throughout Early Medieval Europe. The smooth bezel may have originally served as a personal seal or remained intentionally undecorated, while the robust cast construction reflects the practical craftsmanship of the period.
Bronze rings of this type were worn as personal ornaments and symbols of status, and in some cases functioned as simple seal rings for marking wax or clay. The piece displays an attractive archaeological patina together with light traces of long-term burial, preserving the authentic character of the object.
Material: Bronze
Culture: Early Medieval European
Date: 6th to 10th Century AD
Dimensions: 2.0 × 2.2 cm
Weight: 4.65 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled in the 1970s.
All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
6th to 10th Century AD
Name of object
Seal Ring
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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